1997 Chrysler Concorde Shimmy with accelloration

1997 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
136,420 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKCAGNO
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About 2 weeks ago i noticed some light shaking when stepping down on the gas peddle. It has since grown much worse. As soon as I let off the gas at any speed, the car is perfectly smooth again. Idles fine, starts fine, runs fine in neutral. Initial start is okay for first few mph.
Car seems to have plenty of power. Don't know where to ever start. Drivetrain / motormounts / transmission / suspension. Any advice would be appreciated
Dec 20, 2008 at 8:26 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Start by checking your suspension parts. Ball joints, tie rod ends, and sway bar links. Also check your engine mounts.
Dec 24, 2008 at 10:18 PM
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